Tools for the trail

Tracking Gear

Lights, markers, navigation tools and recovery kits considered around the job they must do in the field.

Field questions

Begin with what the trail is telling you.

Understand brightness, beam shape and color rendering before choosing a light.

Compare how different light temperatures affect blood, leaves and wet ground.

Keep both hands available for navigation, marking and safe movement.

Build a retraceable trail with removable markers and offline map points.

Carry a small, deliberate kit for light, power, marking, weather and meat care.